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Re: Mindstorms Wishlist
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 22 Dec 1999 15:25:21 GMT
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Brian Connors <connorbd@yahooNOMORESPAM.com>
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--- "G. Crisp" <gcrisp@mindspring.com> wrote:
> Mmmmm.... Crickets.... I too would like to see
> those go GPA. Perhaps powered
> by those little 12V camera batteries? And make them
> cheap! I'm visualizing
> robotic army ants with coordinated group behavior.
> Perhaps using one of the
> flocking algorithms?
>
> - Greg
>
> Matthew Miller wrote:
> >
> > 1. RCX Pro
> >
> > Like the current yellow RCX brick, but with • more inputs and outputs.
> > Basically the same size, but could be a tiny • bit bigger to fit more
> > connectors. Is _square_ on the bottom, and of • course has an AC adaptor.
> >
> > Perhaps has both radio and IR link?
> >
> > Comes with firmware basically compatible with • the current RCX, but with
> > more slightly functionality. (Access to RAM, • for example. Also, ability
> > to display arbitrary strings on LCD.) Also, • comes with NQC and LegOS on
> > the CDROM.
> >
> > 2. MiniRCX
> >
> > Like the crickets at MIT. Uses a square 9V • battery and is only slightly
> > larger than one. Same firmware as suggested • above. Two inputs, two
> > outputs, and IR. Alternately could use radio
> link.
Relay bricks. That way you can run a Lego train
without having to suck power from the RCX.
> > 3. Proximity sensor
> >
> > I know it can be done with the IR, and via • various other clever hacks,
> > but it'd be nice to have one in a nice package.
Might be a bit pricey, but it's definitely a good
idea.
> > 4. Compass sensor
> >
> > Returns what direction it's pointing, of • course. I know this can be done
> > relatively cheaply because one is available for • the Palm Pilot for under
> > $40.
> >
> > 5. Mercury switch sensor
> >
> > "Help! I've been tipped on my back!"
> >
> > 6. Touch-sensor multiplexor
> >
> > Plug up to 8 on/off sensors into one RCX input.
Maybe, but maybe also a breakout box for sensor
inputs?
> > 7. Pneumatic Pressure sensor
> >
> > Great for people doing pneumatics projects, of • course.
> >
> > 8. Touch pressure sensor
> >
> > "How hard am I gripping this thing? Am I about • to crush this minifig to
> > death?"
And this should replace the basic touch sensor, not
merely supplement it.
How about a build-your-own sensor kit? You'd get the
basic mounting block, prewired, and you'd add your own
sensor.
/Brian
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